22 - Creeping Menace

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[00:01] ---
    It's the third day of the first stage!
[00:04] ---
    And we are down to the last
    seven teams to clear the stage!
[00:08] ---
    The fights between players trying to
    clear the stage will continue today!
[00:13] ---
    Hooray, hooray! Go, go!
    Vanguard! Don't lose! Amigo!
[00:23] ---
    Judge call in West-A, block 6.
[00:25] ---
    It seems the fighters are arguing
    about the interpretation of a rule.
[00:29] ---
    Please hurry.
[00:31] ---
    If you need to, check
    the recording of the fight.
[00:34] ---
    What about the Drop Zone's AC?
[00:36] ---
    It has been resolved. There is no problem.
[00:43] ---
    Seems there's no problem with the
    lighting of North-E, block 3 at the moment.
[00:48] ---
    I see.
[00:49] ---
    Please perform maintenance there
    after the tournament today.
[00:53] ---
    Chief, I'm sorry for
    making you do all this.
[00:57] ---
    I don't mind. It's not like you've had any
    rest since the tournament began either.
[01:02] ---
    It's my job.
[01:04] ---
    It's all so we can make a place for the
    future Vanguard fighters to do their best.
[01:10] ---
    There's nothing as fun as this.
[01:12] ---
    You're right.
[01:24] ---
    Sorry.
[01:29] ---
    Katsuragi, what's wrong?
[01:31] ---
    Ibuki. Sorry, Chrono found me out.
[03:11] ---
    Sorry!
[03:13] ---
    We won so you could
    come back straight away,
[03:19] ---
    but you need to do better.
[03:22] ---
    Now, now, Kazuma.
[03:23] ---
    Even Chrono loses sometimes.
[03:27] ---
    I'll flatten my next opponent!
[03:29] ---
    You better.
    We don't have any leeway left.
[03:32] ---
    Oh! Team Demise NEO has
    just cleared the first stage!
[03:37] ---
    There are now only six places left!
[03:40] ---
    It'll be fine! There's no way
    Chrono would lose twice in a row!
[03:48] ---
    I'm so happy I could enter on
    the same team as Kamui!
[03:53] ---
    This is all thanks to Ibuki, too!
SIGN    Turn 22 Creeping Menace
[04:03] ---
    Attack Vanguard with
    Death Star-vader, Chaos Universe!
[04:12] ---
    Ah...I lost!
[04:16] ---
    Yay!
[04:17] ---
    I lost completely.
[04:18] ---
    Your deck completely outshined mine.
[04:22] ---
    Thank you!
[04:33] ---
    What's wrong?
[04:35] ---
    Didn't you hear a voice just now?
[04:38] ---
    No?
[04:53] ---
    What is Ibuki doing?
[04:55] ---
    He hasn't got involved in
    anything dangerous, has he?
[05:00] ---
    He is in a position
    with responsibilities now
[05:03] ---
    and there might be stuff
    he has to keep secret...
[05:07] ---
    but why does he try to
    shoulder everything by himself?
[05:14] ---
    I'm sure it came from this direction...
[05:22] ---
    Wow!
    I never knew they had anything like this!
[05:29] ---
    Is there someone inside it?
[05:50] ---
    A whiteout?
[06:01] ---
    The emergency power has come online.
[06:04] ---
    What happened?
[06:05] ---
    There was a large-scale system error.
[06:08] ---
    The Fidar system and the
    cameras inside the hall are all down.
[06:13] ---
    Finally someone's appeared.
[06:15] ---
    Someone who can hear the
    voice from beyond that doorway.
[06:18] ---
    The program is running as planned.
[06:22] ---
    We have 30 minutes before
    the system is restored.
[06:25] ---
    That's plenty of time.
[06:27] ---
    I don't care about your mission.
[06:30] ---
    Just don't destroy the U20.
[06:33] ---
    I haven't had enough fun yet.
[06:37] ---
    Be careful. Ibuki has started
    to realize what we're doing.
[06:40] ---
    The Messiah's vanguard, huh?
[06:43] ---
    It's not a problem.
[06:52] ---
    This interference
    must also be his doing...
[06:55] ---
    Anjou, please take care of this.
[06:57] ---
    I'm going to see
    the situation on the field.
[07:00] ---
    This is Anjou from the management team.
    A large-scale system error has occurred.
[07:05] ---
    Great, we're stuck.
[07:06] ---
    Stop your fight and remain where you are.
[07:09] ---
    What's that?
[07:10] ---
    Kazumi Onimaru?
[07:15] ---
    Hey, Onimaru!
[07:18] ---
    Kazumi Onimaru, right?
[07:20] ---
    Chrono...Shindou?
[07:22] ---
    You cleared the stage ages ago.
    Why are you down here?
[07:27] ---
    Well...That's right.
[07:30] ---
    Because I cleared it in a single day,
[07:33] ---
    I didn't have any time to
    enjoy this amazingly grand stage.
[07:39] ---
    I snuck down here to see it
    but look what happened.
[07:44] ---
    I'm so unlucky.
[07:46] ---
    How about you?
    Are you enjoying the first stage?
[07:51] ---
    Yeah!
[07:52] ---
    I couldn't clear it on
    the first day though.
[07:56] ---
    On the next stage, I'll surely...
[08:01] ---
    Over there is Nova Grappler, I think?
    It's amazing.
[08:05] ---
    H-Hey! The announcement said not to move!
[08:08] ---
    Its fine. I'm not going far.
[08:10] ---
    Yes you are!
[08:13] ---
    What are you doing over there?
[08:21] ---
    Ibuki?
[08:23] ---
    Chrono?
[08:40] ---
    What are you doing in a place like this?
[08:46] ---
    That should be our line.
    What's going on?
[08:52] ---
    We're dealing with it.
[08:54] ---
    It must be serious if the
    HQ Chief himself is here.
[08:59] ---
    I thought we asked people who have
    cleared a stage not to re-enter it?
[09:03] ---
    I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself.
[09:05] ---
    You can tell me all about it later.
    For now, you'll come with me.
[09:09] ---
    Oh no, I couldn't keep you any longer.
[09:12] ---
    I'll leave immediately.
[09:16] ---
    See you at the next stage, then.
[09:18] ---
    Y-Yeah! I'll win for sure next time!
    Just you wait!
[09:23] ---
    Next time...?
[09:24] ---
    What's up with you?
[09:26] ---
    What do you mean by "next time"?
[09:28] ---
    He came to Capital and
    challenged me to a fight.
[09:32] ---
    It was a bit before the U20 started.
[09:36] ---
    It couldn't be...
[09:37] ---
    He wasn't aiming just for the
    U20, but for Chrono as well?
[09:41] ---
    I think you'll come with me after all.
[09:43] ---
    We don't know what will happen
    before the system is restored.
[09:47] ---
    You needn't worry about me so much.
[09:50] ---
    It's alright. I can make my own way out.
[09:53] ---
    It's our job to ensure
    the safety of the fighters.
[09:57] ---
    That aside, your fights on the
    first day were magnicicent.
[10:01] ---
    Thank you.
[10:02] ---
    H-Hey!
[10:04] ---
    You stay here.
[10:08] ---
    We honestly didn't expect a team
    to clear the stage on the first day.
[10:12] ---
    You're amazing.
[10:13] ---
    No, I still have a long way to go.
[10:16] ---
    By the way, Chief Ibuki,
    did you quit being a clan leader?
[10:21] ---
    I'm looking for someone to replace me
    but it's quite difficult.
[10:27] ---
    Wait! Hey!
[10:34] ---
    I always wanted to fight you, Chief Ibuki.
[10:38] ---
    But is it alright? At a time like this.
[10:42] ---
    No problem,
    I have excellent people working for me.
[10:46] ---
    How did this happen?
[10:49] ---
    You don't really have to be here though...
[10:52] ---
    You can't see without this, can you?
[10:56] ---
    Now then, shall we begin?
[11:05] ---
    Rock-Paper-Scissors.
[11:09] ---
    I lost again.
[11:13] ---
    I'll go first then.
[11:18] ---
    I'll keep my hand as it is.
[11:23] ---
    I'll exchange two cards.
[11:26] ---
    How is this year's U20
    compared to last year?
[11:30] ---
    I'm having fun.
[11:32] ---
    I'm very grateful to you and
    everyone in the association.
[11:38] ---
    Stand Up!
[11:39] ---
    The Vanguard!
[11:42] ---
    Neon Messiah.
[11:44] ---
    Stealth Rogue of the Wintry Wind,
    Kamojigusa.
[11:50] ---
    So this is Chief Ibuki's Messiah?
[11:59] ---
    Ride!
[12:02] ---
    Asleep Messiah!
[12:04] ---
    I move Neon Messiah.
[12:08] ---
    Ride!
[12:12] ---
    Stealth Dragon, Chigiregumo!
[12:14] ---
    I move Kamojigusa.
[12:16] ---
    The U20...
[12:18] ---
    Where future fighters compete, doing their
    best and making each other stronger...
[12:24] ---
    There's no other place quite like it.
[12:31] ---
    Damage Check.
[12:33] ---
    Don't you think so too, Shindou?
[12:36] ---
    Y-Yeah...
[12:41] ---
    Stand and Draw.
[12:46] ---
    Ride. Awaking Messiah.
[12:49] ---
    Call. Lady Battler of the Black Dwarf.
[12:53] ---
    I'm the same.
[12:55] ---
    I've met many people here
[12:58] ---
    and everyone has fought so emotionally.
[13:01] ---
    It made me think about
    how amazing Vanguard is.
[13:05] ---
    I want to become stronger too!
[13:07] ---
    That is precisely what our ideal is.
[13:10] ---
    Connecting people through Vanguard.
[13:13] ---
    Supporting their wishes
    to become stronger.
[13:17] ---
    To make a world without sorrow,
[13:19] ---
    where anyone can honestly enjoy Vanguard.
[13:24] ---
    That is my...our mission.
[13:28] ---
    Ibuki...
[13:30] ---
    Damage Check.
[13:33] ---
    Critical Trigger.
[13:34] ---
    All of its effects go to Chigiregumo.
[13:37] ---
    Attack Vanguard with Black Dwarf.
[13:41] ---
    I won't forgive anyone, who gets in
    the way of that. Whoever they are.
[13:47] ---
    Guard.
[13:55] ---
    Turn End.
[13:58] ---
    I understand what you are saying.
[14:01] ---
    I'm also someone who wants
    to create that world.
[14:06] ---
    Ride.
[14:08] ---
    Stealth Beast, Tamahagane.
[14:11] ---
    Tamahagane's Skill.
[14:13] ---
    Choose one enemy Rear-guard and Bind it.
[14:21] ---
    I want to grasp my future with
    my own hands, to build it myself.
[14:26] ---
    That's why I'm looking for comrades
[14:29] ---
    who will join us and help me
    lead people to that future.
[14:33] ---
    Guard!
[14:39] ---
    But to be honest,
    I am despairing a little.
[14:44] ---
    The level here is just too low.
[14:49] ---
    There don't seem to be any people
    I'd be willing to entrust our future to.
[14:56] ---
    I was dreaming.
[14:58] ---
    I thought this was a more noble world.
[15:01] ---
    That dreams and aspirations
    create the future.
[15:04] ---
    That a strong,
    unwavering world was waiting.
[15:08] ---
    So your expectations were off?
[15:13] ---
    Attack, Tamahagane!
[15:18] ---
    There are even people who
    win simply through luck.
[15:25] ---
    That's true...
[15:26] ---
    In the end, the ones with true strength
    are the only ones who win.
[15:32] ---
    I hope so.
[15:34] ---
    Turn End.
[15:35] ---
    The Bound Black Dwarf goes to your hand.
[15:39] ---
    I have less than six cards in my
    hand, so Afterimage activates.
[15:42] ---
    Kamojigusa and Nibikatabira
    return to my hand.
[15:48] ---
    It's the same as when he fought me.
[15:55] ---
    Ride.
[15:58] ---
    Alter Ego Messiah.
[16:01] ---
    Call.
[16:02] ---
    Lady Battler of the Black Dwarf.
    Arrester Messiah.
[16:10] ---
    Alter Ego Messiah...
[16:13] ---
    Attack Vanguard with Arrester.
[16:18] ---
    Guard.
[16:21] ---
    And it's not as if there is
    absolutely no one with potential.
[16:30] ---
    Attack Vanguard with Alter Ego.
[16:35] ---
    No Guard.
[16:37] ---
    I've been watching your fights
    from above all this time.
[16:41] ---
    You're like a different person from
    when we fought in Card Capital.
[16:49] ---
    Twin Drive.
[16:50] ---
    Second Check. Critical Trigger.
[16:53] ---
    The Power goes to
    Lady Battler of the Black Dwarf.
[16:56] ---
    The Critical goes to Alter Ego.
[17:01] ---
    Damage Check.
[17:05] ---
    Heal Trigger.
[17:08] ---
    Recover one damage.
[17:11] ---
    The Power goes to my Vanguard.
[17:13] ---
    Attack Vanguard with Black Dwarf.
[17:19] ---
    Seems there was a change in your favor.
[17:22] ---
    I'm probably the same as you.
[17:25] ---
    I've felt it ever since I came here.
[17:28] ---
    Everyone is chasing their own
    futures as hard as they can.
[17:32] ---
    I can't afford to lose too!
[17:35] ---
    I'll grasp my future with my own hands
    and create it together with my friends!
[17:41] ---
    Turn End.
[17:44] ---
    I'm very grateful that you entered the U20.
[17:49] ---
    Please follow the path you believe in.
[17:54] ---
    Ride.
[18:00] ---
    Stealth Dragon, Shiranui.
[18:02] ---
    And when you have become
    a fighter worthy of us,
[18:06] ---
    please show me your power
    again, Chrono Shindou.
[18:12] ---
    Yeah! I'll catch up with you for sure!
[18:23] ---
    Generation Zone!
[18:26] ---
    Release!
[18:27] ---
    Stride Generation!
[18:38] ---
    We apologize for the delay.
[18:40] ---
    The system has been restored.
[18:42] ---
    Everyone, please resume your fights.
[18:47] ---
    It seems this is as far as we go.
[18:51] ---
    Seems so.
[18:52] ---
    It was fun.
[18:54] ---
    Well then, Shindou.
    I'll see you at the next stage.
[18:58] ---
    Y-Yeah!
[19:05] ---
    It seems the fights have been
    resumed without any problems.
[19:09] ---
    Let's cheer for them
    as much as we can, Jaime!
[19:13] ---
    Leave it to me, amigo!
[19:15] ---
    Hooray, hooray! Go, go!
    Vanguard! Don't lose! Oh yeah!
[19:19] ---
    There's something between
    you and Onimaru, isn't there?
[19:24] ---
    Is that why you got Kamui
    and the others involved?
[19:28] ---
    Are you going to say nothing again?!
[19:30] ---
    No, I don't have any real evidence. Yet.
[19:34] ---
    It's vague and still at the stage where
    I can't say anything for certain.
[19:38] ---
    But there is something, isn't there?
    So why?
[19:42] ---
    I didn't want to get you involved.
[19:44] ---
    Not when you're doing your
    best to challenge the U20.
[19:49] ---
    I didn't want to spoil that
    with my vague suspicions.
[19:55] ---
    You'd just got back a world where
    you could freely enjoy Vanguard.
[19:59] ---
    I hope there'll be no problems.
[20:01] ---
    Even so, you were just going to
    shoulder everything by yourself again?
[20:06] ---
    I'm sorry.
[20:07] ---
    Don't apologize for that! It's weird.
[20:13] ---
    So?
[20:14] ---
    I can't tell you much here.
    I also have things to prepare.
[20:18] ---
    After the first stage is finished,
    I'll make some time for you.
[20:22] ---
    Alright. I'd better hurry up
    and clear this stage then.
[20:27] ---
    There aren't many places left. Hurry.
[20:29] ---
    I know that!
[20:38] ---
    I've reconfigured the settings.
[20:41] ---
    I can fool the cameras in
    that area for 10 seconds.
[20:44] ---
    That's plenty of time.
[20:46] ---
    Understood.
[21:07] ---
    Someone finally came!
[21:09] ---
    What is this place?
[21:11] ---
    Oh yeah, did you hear
    a voice on your way here?
[21:14] ---
    It sounded like it was coming
    from somewhere far.
[21:17] ---
    So you can hear it.
[21:20] ---
    The resonance of souls
    crossing space and time.
[21:24] ---
    The voice of your other self.
[21:39] ---
    What is this?!
[21:44] ---
    Come!
[21:45] ---
    Come by the guidance of my master,
    to the vessel of your other self!
[21:51] ---
    Different World Ride!
[21:53] ---
    Star-vader, Chaos Breaker Dragon!
[22:13] ---
    Now then...How many exist in this world?
[22:19] ---
    How many toys are there to entertain me?
[23:55] ---
    Alright! Let's clear the
    first stage in one go now!
[23:59] ---
    It's the second half of the third day.
[24:01] ---
    If we're seriously aiming to win,
    we have to start moving up now.
[24:05] ---
    Shut up!
[24:06] ---
    If it weren't for this annoying rule,
    we'd have won already!
[24:10] ---
    I told you.
[24:11] ---
    Only the truly strong can display
    their power in any situation.
[24:16] ---
    Alright! We'll show you our power!
    Just wait!
SIGN    TURN 23 Strong, Violent, and Beautiful
[24:21] ---
    Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.